Photography, lino-cuts, woodcuts and monotypes created by student artists at Kishwaukee College. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 17.

Used Oil Collection

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 3

Place: DeKalb County Health Department

More information: 815-748-2408

Used farm machinery oil, motor oil, transmission and hydraulic fluids, antifreeze and oil filters can be recycled. Oil brought in 30- or 55-gallon drums will be pumped out and the resident can keep the drum; all other containers will be destroyed. DeKalb County residents only.

Forty artists will exhibit and sell their work on the Ellwood House grounds. There will be folk rock early in the day, and the DeKalb Municipal Band will play at 2:30 p.m. There will be children's art activities like kite-making and painting to the sound of the music. The DeKalb Area Garden Club will present information and exhibits in the Visitor Center. Tours of the mansion will be offered until 3:30 p.m. for $5.

Rummage sales will take place along the Lincoln Highway through five states. Sellers can rent a space at the women's center sale for $5. Rain location will be inside the women's center, 1021 State St.

Safe Sitter Basic

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 8

Place: Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center

Cost: $40

More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

This internationally-recognized babysitting program teaches kids 11 to 13 the skills to provide children in their care a safe, nurturing environment. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date.

'Company'

Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday

Dates: Aug. 8 – 11 and 15 – 18

Place: Stage Coach Theater, 126 S. Fifth St.

Tickets: Adults $15, children $12

More information: 815-758-1940 or www.stagecoachers.com

A musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth.

'When Glidden Owned the Chronicle'

Time: 1 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 11

Place: J.F. Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway

Admission: Adults $4, members and children younger than 14, free

Joseph Glidden established the J.F. Glidden Publishing Company in 1885 and built the first Daily Chronicle building in 1889. Barry Schrader will present a program on turn-of-the-century printing and will demonstrate the use of a benchtop side-lever letterpress, printing with handset metal type and engravings. The homestead will be open from noon to 4 p.m. for tours and blacksmith demonstrations.

Look Good ... Feel Better

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Date: Monday, Aug. 12

Place: The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital

More information: 815-748-2958 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

This free program teaches beauty techniques for skin, makeup, hair and wigs to women and girls actively undergoing cancer treatment, to combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. All participants receive a free kit of cosmetics. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date.

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13

Place: Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center

More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

Learn about Kishwaukee Community Hospital's Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and why it is important for the community. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date.

Writer Kyle White will tell stories and read essays, and Greg and Kim Wheaton will perform story-filled songs on acoustic guitar. A dinner of locally-raised beef bratwurst with iced tea and chips will be available for an additional $5.

GENOA

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Wednesdays; next, July 31

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

A musical production by Genoa Children's Theatre. The show is a compilation of stories about the things that give life meaning.

Electronics Recycling Collection

Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Date: First Saturday of each month; next, Aug. 3

Place: City Hall east lot

Items accepted for recycling include anything with a battery or that plugs into a wall; batteries; refrigerators; monitors; scrap metal; cardboard and plastic.

Hogs for Dogs Motorcycle Benefit Run

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 4

Place: DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter, 16173 Baseline Road

Cost: $15 per bike, $25 with passenger

More information: 815-784-5924

Raffles, ride pins, T-shirts, cash prize for the best poker hand and food at Ski's All-American Pub in Sycamore after the ride. Last bike in at 4 p.m.; music from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter.

Pink Heals Tour

Time: 1 – 5:30 p.m.

Date: Monday, Aug. 5

Place: Pete's Castle, 104 Main St.

More information: www.pinkfiretrucks.org

The Pink Heals Tour raises cancer awareness and honors and supports those who have fought or are fighting cancer. See and photograph the pink fire truck; cancer survivors can sign the truck. Pink tie-dye your own T-shirt and enter a coloring contest, with the winning design appearing on a T-shirt. The winner will also receive a month of free ice cream. Local fire departments will sell custom T-shirts starting at $15, and Pete's Castle will donate 25 percent of the day's sales to local charities.

Bingo

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Every Tuesday; next, Aug. 6

Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.

HINCKLEY

Story Time

Time: 9:45 a.m.

Dates: Wednesdays in July; next, July 31

Place: Hinckley Public Library

For children 2-5 years old and a guardian. Registration requested.

KIRKLAND

Pickin' in the Park

Time: 6 – 10 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 14

Place: Franklin Township Park

Live music, food and raffles.

MAPLE PARK

Library Anniversary Celebration

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 1

Place: Maple Park Public Library, 302 Willow St.

More information: 815-827-3362 or https://sites.google.com/site/mapleparklibrary/

The library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an old-fashioned birthday party. Cake, hot dogs and lemonade will be served. There will be children's crafts, a magician and a balloon artist.

Star Gazing

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 11

Place: Acquaviva Winery, 47W614 Route 38

More information: 815-753-4751 or www.niu.edu/stem

Astronomy experts will talk about telescopes and the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August.

SYCAMORE

Bingo

Time: Card sales start at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7:15

Date: Every Wednesday; next, July 31

Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.

Beekeeping Brown Bag

Time: Noon

Date: Thursday, Aug. 1

Place: Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St.

More information: 815-895-5762 or sycamorehistory.org

Beekeeper Carolyn Hudon will talk about removing a hive of bees from the museum grounds and taking it to a new home at Hudon's Honey.

Snacks can be an important part of your daily diet. Healthy culinary instructor Jo Cessna will talk about stocking the fridge and pantry with good selections, including gluten-free and fat-free options. Recipes and tastings included. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date.

Bible school with a Harry Potter theme. Children can choose from several Hogwarts classes, play Quidditch and visit the shops of Hogsmeade. Dinner and snack included. For children 5 and older. Registration is required and closes Aug. 6.

Pay-It-Forward House Volunteer Orientation

Time: 1 – 2 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 10

Place: Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St.

Learn about volunteer opportunities available at the hospitality house.

Meet the Flock

Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 10

Place: Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St.

Cost: $8

More information: 815-895-9777 or www.mmnh.org

Meet live parrots and learn about the work being done at Ollie's Parrot Perch, a parrot rescue and adoption group. Registration is required. Cost includes museum admission.

Career Works: Jump Start Your Job Search

Time: 2 p.m.

Dates: Second Monday of each month; next, Aug. 12

Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.

Each month, a different speaker presents ideas to help with job searching. There is also time to network with other searchers.

This group of women weave humorous songs with songs that bring tears in an effort to build bridges, deepen compassion and advocate for those beaten down. Repertoire includes folk, Native American, Appalachian, spirituals and more.

WATERMAN

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Thursdays; next, Aug. 1

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.